The digital age, while offering unprecedented opportunities for connectivity and innovation, has also spawned a dark underbelly of cybercrime. Online marketplaces, operating in the shadows, facilitate the trade of stolen data, hacking tools, and other illicit goods and services. These
NEW YORK, NY – In a significant victory for law enforcement against complex international financial crimes, Erick Jason Victoria-Brito, a 30-year-old resident of Hollywood, Florida, has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to the United States to face charges related
Atlanta, GA – In a stark reminder of the pervasive fraud that plagued COVID-19 relief programs, two Georgia men, Johnny Narcisse and his cousin Johnson Dieujuste, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a sophisticated scheme that
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has delivered a stern message against the misuse of pandemic relief funds, highlighting a recent case where a Louisiana woman was sentenced to federal prison for fraudulently spending COVID-19 relief loan money. Gernesia Williams, a 47-year-old
The cryptocurrency landscape was rocked to its core on Monday, January 27, 2025 as PEKEN GLOBAL LIMITED (“PEKEN”), the Seychelles-based entity operating the globally renowned cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, pleaded guilty to a charge of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a significant victory for the federal government’s ongoing battle against healthcare fraud, a Philadelphia psychiatrist and his associated mental health clinic have agreed to pay $900,000 to settle allegations of fraudulently billing Medicaid for medication management
This article provides a comprehensive look at advance fee fraud, a deceptive scheme that continues to thrive in 2025 and beyond. We’ll explore the latest trends, emerging threats, and sophisticated tactics employed by fraudsters, offering valuable insights and actionable strategies
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MIAMI, FL – In a chilling revelation that underscores the evolving landscape of cyber threats and international espionage, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed an indictment charging two North Korean nationals, a Mexican national, and two U.S. citizens
From Campaign Finance Violations to Medicare Fraud: The Case of Reginald Fullwood, Jr. JACKSON, Mississippi – The saga of Reginald Fullwood Jr., a former Florida State Representative, took another dramatic turn this week as the 59-year-old was sentenced to 37
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 25, 2025) – In a shocking development that has sent ripples through Silicon Valley, Alexander Charles Beckman, founder and former CEO of chatbot startup GameOn Technology (also known as GameOn or ON Platform), and his wife,
